It was released in America and mainland Europe. The album is most known for "Night Time Lover", a track produced by La Toya's brother Michael Jackson, who provides background vocals on the refrain.
The album peaked at #116 on the Billboard 200.
It spawned two singles: "If You Feel the Funk" and "Night Time Lover".
Boosted heavily by the presence of renowned players like Ray Parker, Jr., Patrice Rushen, Stevie Wonder and Emilio Castillo, LaToya Jackson became the fifth family member to record solo with this generally satisfying 1980 LP.
She does best with uptempo numbers, with the straightforward romp "If You Feel the Funk" and the peppy "Save Your Love" serving as highlights.
"If You Feel the Funk" is a well-chosen opener, with its enticing vocal arrangement, sturdy rhythm patterns and a memorable guitar solo from Parker seeping into the brain instantly; "Save Your Love" picks up the pace a little but is more concentrated melodically.
Another primer is "Nighttime Lover," a softly seductive, simultaneously kinetic number produced by brother Michael. Otherwise, there aren't any other equally strong moments, though the snappy "Are You Ready," co-written and also recorded by Billy Ocean, is fairly impressionable.
Vocally, Jackson doesn't have a lot of weight, but she has an obvious enthusiasm for the songs that comes through consistently.
That factor, along with the strong cast of musicians and some memorable tunes, makes this an overall enjoyable set. The filler material is worth skipping past to soak in the finer moments.
Side one
1. If You Feel The Funk - 5:11
2. Save Your Love - 3:46
3. My Love Has Passed You By - 4:12
4. Are You Ready - 4:47
Side two
1. Night Time Lover - 3:40
2. A Taste Of You (Is A Taste Of Love) - 4:30
3 . Lovely Is She - 4:30
4. If I Ain’t Got It - 4:55
Personnel
- Lead vocals: La Toya Jackson
- Co-lead vocals: Michael Jackson
- Background vocals: Darren Carmichael, Bill Champlin, Lynn Davis, Marva Holcolm, Josie James, Deborah Thomas, Arnell Carmichael
- Bass: Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington, Nathan Watts, Rick Chudacoff, Kevin Brandon
- Drums/Percussion: Ollie E. Brown, James Gadson, Jeff Porcaro, Dorie Pride, Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho da Costa: Percussion
- Guitars: David E. Williams, Greg Poree, Ray Parker, Jr., Paul Jackson, Jr., Jay Graydon, Mario Henderson
- Hand clapping: Arnell Carmichael
- Harmonica: Stevie Wonder
- Horns: George Bohanon, Oscar Brashear, Michael Davis, Mic Gillette, Gary Herbig, Alan Kaplan, John Kelson Jr., Doc Kupka, Arthur Maebe, Ollie Mitchell, Don Myrick, Billy Page, Lenny Pickett, Louis Satterfield, Henry Sigismonti, Maurice Spears, Tom Washington
- Horn and string arrangements: Gene Page
- Keyboards: Kim Bullard, Clarence McDonald, Sylvester Rivers, Patrice Rushen
Notes
Release: 1980
Format: LP
Genre: Soul / Funk
Label: Polydor Records
Catalog# 2391 475
Vinyl: Lichte Gebruikerssporen
Hoes: Voorkant Beschadigd
Prijs: €2,99
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